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Theodore Pond, hammered sterling silver porringer, Pond was a writer, lecturer, educator, craftsman, and museum director. He attended Pratt Institute from 1888 to 1892. He subsequently designed glass for Tiffany Studios, held various academic positions, including teaching at the Rhode Island School of Design, and directed the Pond Applied Arts Studios from 1911 to 1914. Core to his belief was that metalsmiths should be able to execute their pieces from beginning to end. (Artsmia.org.) Stamped POND/KWO-NESHE/HAND WROUGHT STERLING. 4 1/2" x 6 1/4", 5.74 TO